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[HTC Aria General] awbacker:
I received an Aria a few days ago, and I am wondering about the unlocking options. When I asked for it, I assumed that I could do it fairly easily with an eBay seller.

I tried that and I got the message from blowfish06. The ad said the aria

could be unlocked. Seems bait/switch to me, is it for real? I don't know what most of this really means. I can try paying and get a refund again if it fails again, but the extortion message arrived literally before the normal instructions from him. Sounds like they knew in advance, and just lied in the ad.

I do not have an AT&T account.

I will be traveling, which is why I wanted this one. No more iPhonicus.

I like the HTC software and would like to keep it.

What are my other options?

Do I have to root the phone?

Is there a back channel way to get it from HTC/etc?

Will AT&T give the unlock code w/o account? I can use one of several people's AT&T accounts if that is _required_.

Thanks for any advice
[HTC Aria General] lrdiaz:
MOD EDIT: Please note that many users have faced issues with codes not working from the below link. Please look at other options or use caution when dealing with the website below.

One of many from google search

http://www.htcsimunlock.com/htc-aria-unlock.html for 15.95USD
[HTC Aria General] Gorilla800lbs:
You don't need to root the phone. You never connect it to anything and never have to upload any stuff. It works like this:

1. You give the unlocker your phone's IMEI number, which you obtain by "dialing" *#06#

2. Based on IMEI, they generate the unlock code for you.

3. When you insert a non AT&T SIM, the phone will prompt you to enter the unlock code.

4. Wallah!
[HTC Aria General] dezufnoC:
Ive never done this outside of ATT but I don't think it's too hard to do Io
[HTC Aria General] awbacker:
I tried to use an unlocker (you have to provide the IMEI to do that, so I know whats up) and I got that message, and was curious what other options I have. $26 seemed a bit steep.

I a mostly wondering if ATT will let me unlock it w/o having an account there. Thats the big issue, or if they even can. Others have said that the aria codes aren't available to AT&T yet, so they can't do it. Hoping someone else has actual information about how to proceed.

The response I got from the seller seemed odd, so I thought I would ask. Did anyone read it? Is that normal?

And I won't use anyone other than an ebay seller. Can't trust a random website.
[HTC Aria General] pvillasuso:
CONFIRMING THIS !

Got my phone from amazon.com ( without plan ) $339

First talk to AT&T customer service ...waste of time ! :mad:

I did it here: http://www.htcsimunlock.com/ for $32 ouch! :eek: :

code was emailed in 10-15 min

CONFIRMED 100% WORKING SIM-UNLOCKED ! :cool:
[HTC Aria General] awbacker:
I have my order in at HTCSimUnlock.com (confirmation email) since yesterday around 2pm. Haven't gotten a code yet, but I'll give em till later today due to the time diff. Still night time over there.

Billed $15.75, will keep posted on what happens. BOFA fraud dept called on the charge, since SWREg is an EU company and also isn't in their database. They also said it comes in as slightly different company names each time, which trips it up too. I don't know if that is the unlock company or SWReg. I recall having this problem with buying other software through that site, so it probably isn't anything to worry about. I also used a shop-safe card (limited $ card # you create on the website), which tripped it even further.

Very glad to hear you had a good experience. Makes me worry *much* less.
[HTC Aria General] ravemind:
My results last week

My unlocking experience so far...

I bought and Aria from Amazon for $340 about a week and a half ago. Immediately sent the IMEI off to HTCSimUnlock. They responded back with a "code not Available" and promptly refunded my money (Paypal.)

Next I tried another online unlocker that was more expensive and took 3 days. Got the response "that At&T server was not providing codes until December." They to promptly refunded my money. It kinda jives with what I read on a code unlocking blog. (can't post link I'm a New User) Google "unlock htc aria blog"

At the same time I tried Blowfish06 on Ebay. He tried and said it wasn't available and if I wanted to try HTC instant server for $3 more I could. No luck their either. Once again my money was promptly refunded. I wasn't given the option for the 2 week manual code or the expensive $26 code. Maybe those are new methods and the only way to do it.

I would not worry about losing your money. All the guys I tried seemed legit and wanted to do real business.

I'm really bummed because I don't live in the US so AT$T is not an option. I don't think they even have any Android phones here in Mexico.

This was all last week. Maybe it has changed.

I may send my IMEI off to Blowfish again and see if the more expensive options work.

Everyone keep posting your results.

UPDATE: July 22nd

Went back to Ebay. There is new "server" available to the unlockers that has the codes for Aria. Cost $30 Most of the unlockers probably can get it now.

Happily Unlocked!!

Peace
[HTC Aria General] TheChemist187:
I tried that website as well, they charged me 15.75 and were not able to provide me my code, then I tried Blowfish06 on Ebay and he was also not able to do it.

My Aria is one I got with a contract extention of eBay.

Edit: Both the site and Blowfish06 refunded my money asap.
[HTC Aria General] awbacker:
I got a working code from htcsimunlock.com. It ended up costing $30.74 (15.75+14.99). Here is how it went:

Get their regular HTC unlock code offer, $15.75.

Code can not be found

Go to "View Order (htcsimunlock.com/view_order.php)" screen to see the message. There you can click 'Buy Upgraded Database Search". They say "exclusive etc etc bull****", but it worked.

Pay $14.99 extra

Get working code 10 minutes later

So, overall it worked out just fine. The price for really unlocking this phone, especially the newer ones, seems to be ~30. I bet an ebay seller could have done it as well... one of the $30 ones.

Try the $9.99 blowfish06 one, since that works for some older Arias, apparently, and is cheap. After that, try the htcsimulock one. If they don't find it too, then the upgrade service might work.

I would have gone blowfish06 all the way except that there was no obvious/easy way to do the super-fancy code search on ebay. The only listing was the 9.99 one....

Edit 1)

FFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUU.... apparently it is sometimes possible to go into a t-mobile store and get them to unlock an AT&T phone. I am with them, so I guess they would do it if they can.... hrm. arg. doh. lame. Well, who knows if they even can for this phone.

Edit 2)

Follow this thread if you want to get data working on the network. Worked fer me.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=523136
[HTC Aria General] xWOLKx:
Where did you buy the phone???
[HTC Aria General] awbacker:
I picked it up on ebay because it was cheaper, from a guy in georgia I think. Came new-in-box. It was a good buy-it-now price with free shipping so I just went with it.

Sick of getting sniped, so I never bother using ebay to *bid* on things anymore.

And no need to quote the whole post :) Makes things huge!
[HTC Aria General] xWOLKx:
If I buy it from Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Aria-Android-Phone-Only-Service/dp/B003T0OM9S/ref=pd_rhf_p_t_1) is the same? I can unlock it at the same way?
[HTC Aria General] mh333:
When I got my unlock code they asked which provider i used and I said "ATT". They couldn't find a unlock code. This happened from 2 companys on the net. The third one after trying "ATT" they used "HTC" as the provider and were able to find the code.
[HTC Aria General] meiyijun001:
oh no...

I got my aria from at&t for $475,and unlock it for $50.

It's too expensive...
[HTC Aria General] symond:
Wow. Some pplz paid soo much I paid about 30 to.unlock my aria..I know its too much too but mine is brand new and ATT wouldn't give me code soo I.got. mine unlocked from monsterunlocks dot. Come he gave. Me code over the phone . Anyway its all Good now.
[HTC Aria General] Gorilla800lbs:
I successfully unlocked my Aria with a code from blowfish06 on Ebay. He responded with a code within 10 min of me purchasing it. I then used a moribund SIM from my trip to Singapore 3 years ago to make it come up with an unlock prompt. No issues.
[HTC Aria General] klyon:
Did he first refund your $9.95 and ask for $25 to access the "HTC Master something-or-other?" Or is that a new thing?
[HTC Aria General] jgriffin100:
unlocked aria

i got my aria from amazon. www.unlock-now.com is where i got my unlock code. 2 days. my fone is unlocked and working fine in afghanistan.....
[HTC Aria General] Sixelasco:
Lock your SIM card?

Hi!

I've seen that some of you had to try multiple times in order to unlock their Aria. I also read that 3 wrong unlocking codes may lock your sim card... has anyone experienced such a thing?

See ya
[HTC Aria General] danielhty:
my unlocking nightmare

I unlocked my htc aria a few weeks ago although it took about 2 weeks to unlock....

firstly i tried blowfishs $9.95 code then after 48 hrs i emailed asking if there was any progress he replied within 12 hrs saying I needed the htc master database search for $25. I emailed him asking whether I just send it via paypal or what and he didn't reply so a few days later I tried the htcsimunlock.com website. To this day I have heard no reply from them and not got my 15.75 refunded. A day after trying that I emailed blowfish again and he said he would do it, so I sent the money through, waited 2 days no reply then i emailed him a couple of times and he sent the code within 24 hrs.

Moral of this story is I think its better to go with blowfish's code and be sure to hound him for it cause he obviously gets a lot of codes and doesn't seem very organised.
[HTC Aria General] ServError:
Snip, no longer taking orders, do not PM me.
[HTC Aria General] attn1:
I'm game. What unlock servers do you have?
[HTC Aria General] Gene Poole:
"Piqued" (Sorry, just a pet-peeve of mine).
[HTC Aria General] 141:
i got my phone yesterday.

i tried htcsimunlock.com in 5 mins i got answer that code was not found and if i want to upgrade. i paid upgrade and in 10 mins i got my code.

the whole joke was $32
[HTC Aria General] chrisjaffe:
I can confirm this too. htcsimunlock.com worked for me but I did have to pay for the the advanced search.

Thanks to everyone that reported on this so far.

cj
[HTC Aria General] edoka:
dude i can vouch ive used blowfish seller countless times just ask him to send the unlock code to your email you have tied with your paypal will receive it within an hr or 2

you will not be disappointed

ps i used him to unlock my aria
[HTC Aria General] 311keys:
$35 at UNLOCKINGONLINE.COM

takes about 30 min to get the code
[HTC Aria General] AyoKiddd:
If anyone is trying to unlock their Aria ,I would recommend

CellUnlocker.net

$4.99

I've unlocked two phones before successfully from them

I'm not sure about the Aria, as I haven't unlocked mine yet nor do I plan on it anytime soon, so good luck . they offer 100% guarantee or money back so it's worth a try
[HTC Aria General] alejoz:
the 4.99 fee does not work, i have tried it and get the refund. They say on their page to pay for the "manufacturer´s code database" which is around 15USD, since I got my first try refunded I gave it a second try and it worked!!! Got it 1 hour later, but it did work for me. I bought my aria on Amazon.
[HTC Aria General] danteomar:
My brother gave me an AT&T HTC Aria bought on eBay. He sent it to me (I live in Argentina) and it was sim locked. So he bought a code (advanced $25) from www dot htcimeiunlock dot com and sent me the unlock code and worked perfect (I have Claro Argentina operator).

Hope this helps...
[HTC Aria General] shibed:
Unlock worked but no data in the US.....

I unlocked the phone using the htcimeiunlock . com site no problem. They charged $25.

I am testing it here in the US using a t-mobile SIM card. I can receive and send voice calls with no problem. I am not getting any data service. I called T-Mobile to have this phone switched on to Android Data. I have waited for more then 12 hours and it still won't pick up a data signal.

Does anyone know why this may be?

Thanks!
[HTC Aria General] oahceasgnikgneas:
My guess is that you probably have to change the phone's APN settings from AT&T to T-mobile.
[HTC Aria General] shibed:
Ahh OK, I see that now. I will have to add an APN for T-Mobile, then one for Amsterdam.
[HTC Aria General] chp101:
Did you give second try for $4.99 or was it 15USD?
[HTC Aria General] onumbarr:
I bought a "new" Aria on ebay, paid the $16 to HTCSimUnlock.com, and had a working code in my email in 20 minutes. I also almost screwed it up, entering my SIM pin instead of the unlock code TWICE before I realized, because the website instructions suggested that would be first, and I've always kept a pin on my card. No, I swear, I really can read!

Is it possible some newer or older Arias don't require the "manufacturer´s code database" search?
[HTC Aria General] ssstonebraker:
I used http://www.swiftunlocks.com/ and they emailed me the unlock code within 5 minutes for my HTC Aria. Price was $21 US. It worked without any issues.

I unlocked it on a tmobile sim and tried a different tmobile sim afterwards and it stayed unlocked.
[HTC Aria General] ckuke4:
I just used unlockamerica on ebay, got code in a few hours and worked fine. Search for their Store, they have a buy it now for $22, but will take $19 with offer.
[HTC Aria General] guido3300:
Weird... Many of you had a hard time unlocking your Arias. This is my story:

Bought the phone from a hawaiian seller on ebay for $375. Before he shipped it I asked the seller for the IMEI Code, went to htcsimunlock, check the datebase and they recognized my IMEI. So I bought a code for $15 and 10 minutes later I received an email with my code. It was piece of cake.
[HTC Aria General] okoto:
I tried to get that $4.99 unlock form cellunlocker net, but when I enter Aria the price is $19.99.

But if I change the name to HTC Intruder, instead of Aria, using the same IMEI - the price is $4.99.

I am not sure if cellunlocker net are doing an actual IMEI search or just have linked the names of the phones to different prices...

Do you think that changing the name of the phone (Aria ->Intruder), but using the same IMEI may give a different (wrong) unlock code?

Has anyone tried this?

Feel free to PM me with unlock ideas/solutions that need to be kept of the radar :D.
[HTC Aria General] Beretta1526:
Would rooting the phone and putting a different ROM on it (Liberated FroYo) still require an unlock code to use the phone somewhere other than the US?

.
[HTC Aria General] tpbklake:
Yes, you would still need to unlock the phone to use another carrier's SIM outside the US.
[HTC Aria General] madchild1:
I used htcsimunlocknow.com for $24.50 and had my code in about 2 hours.
[HTC Aria General] okoto:
Here is the update:

The $4.99 offer from cellunlocker net did not work, but I got an instant automatic refund, so I still recommend you to try it and let us now if it worked for you. I also received an email form them and they claim that for $19.99 they can unlock it.

I also tried htcsimunlock com for $15, but that did not work. I was asked to pay $30 for a working sim unlock code. 2 weeks later - still NO REFUND and no replay to my emails! I have filed a dispute with PayPal.
[HTC Aria General] AyoKiddd:
I'm in the same situation as okoto. I tried HTCsimunlock, but the $15.75 ($18.75 - express delivery) basic search did not work for me since my phone was "produced recently". To get the code you will need the Deep search which was askin.g for a total of $32..

At the same time I tried Cellunlocker which is $19.99 and I was sent the code. Which was quick too, might I add.

Now I'm still waiting on my refund from HTCsimunlock. They will not respond to emails!
[HTC Aria General] pantheis:
I also tried htcsimunlock.com and they couldn't find the code for the $15, wanted me to upgrade to the "Deep search" for another $15. I declined and asked for a refund. I got a confirmation email that they were refunding the money. It's been 5 days and I haven't seen anything further.

I sent a refund request off to cardquery.com to request the status of my refund and haven't heard back from them either.

I'm waiting until Friday then I'm going to dispute the charge on my credit card. It sounds like other people have been experiencing similar things with htcsimunlock.com and their "100% refund guarantee". I would stay clear of them.

-edit-

Got an email this morning from Cardquery.com showing that they sent a request on my behalf to htcsimunlock.com and CC'd me asking that htcsimunlock.com process a refund. They asked that htcsimunlock.com send notification to me that it was done and CC cardquery.com so that they can be certain the issue is being resolved. I'll update this post as I this drama unfolds.

-2nd edit-

It has now been two weeks since my initial refund request from HTCSimUnlock.com and even with the prompting by their credit card processing company, SWREG, they have still not responded. I have just sent a follow up request to SWREG and CC'd the support address for HTCSimUnlock.com again requesting a refund of the charges and asking for a confirmation by Friday or I would be contacting my credit card company to file a dispute. Based on my experience and the experience of other posters and the post below this one, I would state that HTCSimUnlock.com is a scam company.
[HTC Aria General] okoto:
Last update:

cellunlocker net liberated my Aria for $19.99 and now it is finally sim unlocked.

After filng a claim with PayPal against HTCsimunlock com - PayPal refunded me the money.

Hopefullly this experiense will help somebody else.

Good Luck!
[HTC Aria General] ahm12:
same i did the same about a month ago,,19.99..

received my code within 5 m ins on sunday.

that's pretty cool.
[HTC Aria General] profipix:
Easiest way to unlock was described earlier in the thread.. Give your IMEI to AT&T customer (You need to have AT&T account) and they will send you the code in about a week or so. Did this with T-Mob phones. Only 1 unlock code is allowed in 30 days.
[HTC Aria General] pantheis:
Unfortunately, that just isn't the case. AT&T reps do not currently have the ability to offer unlock codes for the Aria and no amount of escalating or complaining will get it done. It just isn't possible to do through AT&T at this time.
[HTC Aria General] zvadim:
+1 on the cellunlocker.net. $20, took about 5 hours to receive the code
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gonesingle:
so i delete #'s i no longer need out of my phonebook but when i go thru my phonebook from handcent or messanger - the phone # still shows up. Is there some sort of secondary book the program is looking in when you want to send an SMS/MMS?
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] toooitwo:
If they are on your friends list on facebook and they have their number posted it will do this. Otherwise I'm not sure why it would.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gonesingle:
no - my fB isnt set to sync nor are the numbers im talking about even on my Fb friends list...

its numbers i've once added, then i went thru and deleted old #'s i dont call so theyre not longer in my phonebook but when i go to text message someone, it shows up in my "text phonebook"
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RogerPodacter:
this is very interesting. perhaps its related to the "wrong recipient" thread over in the general forum. its gotta be a bug no matter what, right?
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yayramen:
this happened to me a while back when I tried to delete my ex.

what worked for me was when I logged into my google account (i logged into voice)

and clicked contacts, and deleted her from there. that worked for me, but idk.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xdZKu7:
Try to check whether you have included the respective folder/label of contacts in your contact list. Perhaps the messaging app searches through all contacts regardless of label.

Contact list will only show those contacts that have the labels you have chosen. Perhaps the deleted contacts got moved to a [Trash] label?
[Desire General] Byerss:
Any one else find that for a 5 Mega Pixel camera the desire takes some very good shots :O

"I did have a link to flickr here but as i'm new its not permitted :("

Only thing is the focus can be a bit rubbish sometimes , like not being able to focus right on small things even very close up any one else find this ?
[Desire General] shaundalglish:
Takes quite good photos, though pretty much all current phones are the same. Most of them use the same chips, the biggest differences are in the software.
[Desire General] x01a4:
I'm a bit disappointed with the cam... in bright daylight everything is OK, but with low light there is a LOT of image noise.
[Desire General] shaundalglish:
You won't find a better camera, x01a4, unless you buy a Symbian phone. But you don't want that, do you?
[Desire General] rob81h:
Hi, manually set the "ISO" to 100 that should help with the "noise":)
[Desire General] dragonithe:
taking the back cover off also gives me a huge improvement whit the sharpness and quality of the photo.
[Desire General] Joval74:
I have the opposite; mine will only take good macro shots and everything else is very blurred. I don't use the camera any more, it's that bad.

Waiting to hear back from HTC...
[Desire General] oursoul:
I find my Desire's camera is shockingly awful.. all pics are dull. It really bothers me a lot since I used to have a c905 and the camera is excellent, no need for a separate camera. The reason I have a modern phone is so I dont have a need for any separate devices but this is something that is really bothering me about the Desire to the point that I might sell it and get a c905 or a Satio.

I'll miss android too much tho :(
[Desire General] thongster27:
If you want really great pictures go get a compact camera or DSLR it is after all a phone with a camera not a camera with a phone. Hee hee hee.... having said that a lot of phones on the market have cameras which take so so pictures only, not many phones are able to take nice pictures. This is mostly due to the software of the camera not so much the hardware part.
[Captivate General] Citznfish:
There is an icon of the outline of a person. when i click it it says "application not installed". what application is that?
[Captivate General] masterofthebass:
Its just the stock android contact app. Just replace the link with a link to the contact app on your phone.takes like three seconds.
[Captivate General] Citznfish:
OK, thanks
[Captivate General] Citznfish:
link to directions on how to place a new icon there? I deleted teh other one but can't get my contact in it's place...
[Captivate General] chvybeatsford:
Hold the contact icon and slide it there. Then it will ask what icon u want to use and done
[Captivate General] Maroon Mushroom:
Thanks for the response, I was wondering this too.
[Captivate General] Citznfish:
How do I remove the stock shortcuts that are at the bottom of the screen with Launcher Pro> i can easily add in others, for a total of 15, but I want to remove some of the ones that are pre-installed.
[Captivate General] dontshakepandas:
Just hold your finger down on them until the menu pops up. If you want fewer dock screens (5 or 10 icons instead of 15 as you scroll) you can change that in menu > preferences > dock settings > number of docks.
[HD2 General] Overlord Yuri:
Hi all!

I managed to crack the digitizer of my HD2 some while back. It's working but I'd like to have it replaced, and I really think I'll screw it up if I try it myself. However, the official HTC repair service here in Norway wants the equivalent of 370€ to do it, and most unofficial ones are only slightly under that price.

I'm wondering if you know of any reliable repair services elsewhere in Europe would be cheaper, and in that case, which ones?
[HD2 General] tdh_andy:
I've seen digitizers & glass being sold online, but they say it's pretty hard to separete from the LCD.

There are also complete sets of displays for hd2, LCD+digitizer+glass going for around 85$ or more.